Doc-Drew

If that falls through, let me know Blue

I agree. Despite food poisoning Saturday I still had a great time. Would have been nice to catch some of the bigger fish that I know both of those lakes have, but it wasn't the case. I'm going to start lobbying this early... Tuesday and Fridays are the only days I can fish in the evening. If it works for everyone, we should make it Tuesdays instead of Thursdays next year.

Hey, it's not the first time we've seen you in drag

Bonus points?? Shame on you for thinking there is such a thing. What you did to accumulate these so-called "bonus points" is expected of you. On the plus side, since you are out of bonus points, don't bother trying to get anymore haha

First off, what color is it? Here's my suggestion, bud. If she is financially conscious, tell her its this color or another 5-7k. If that doesn't matter... good luck haha

This is a little late but my wife and I were out at Melvern Sunday as well as Brian. We met up with he, DJ and the guys from Joplin when we were all pulling out. It was definitely a less active day but on the bright side, I am pretty sure I found where they release the largemouth in the lake. Between the two of us, in about 2 hours we caught 57 largemouth all in the 6-14" range all on the Ned and all in the same stretch of bank. My wife did lose a largemouth that would have been around 3lbs when it jumped and threw the Ned. I will be back out there this weekend. Hopefully trying to get one worth taking a picture of.

I won't be there unfortunately. So don't be texting me those d**n pictures! Actually, text them to me so I have a reason to go next weeknd

Just tell her that its for her... my dad tried that once for an birthday present that he forgot to get her when he had a fishing trip planned... Might work out better for you haha

Agreed. With the exception of the day we threw spoons for them in December, all my bigger fish have come shallow. My largest, just under 5lbs, was in about 2' on a spinnerbait. A year ago my father and I got 2nd in our get together (granted it was spring) but we caught over 16lbs on 5 fish on the Ned in about 2-3 feet of water. Or... buy a cheap one on ebay and let me paint it for you

My arms still ache from ripping that spoon back!

Right there with you buddy. One of these days. Hopefully sooner rather than later but it is hard to convince myself to explore a new lake when Melvern is so hot!

Don't forget the odd chance that a picture of a fish is sent!

You guys are killing me posting pics of those smallmouth at Melvern! I haven't been able to get there yet. And on topwater and cranks! Two things that I have been painting and not able to use yet! C'mon!

I thought there was a moderator on this site!

If you can sift through the nonsense and BS! Welcome, however

very subtle

*cough cough* Micah *cough cough*

Also, won't be able to drive more than idle to your spots. Hopefully all your fishing spots are in one cove!

First time I went to Gardner a few years ago small bass were blowing up the surface at that area. We caught a bunch but they were all 10" or so. Didn't know there was a rock pile there but they were definitely packed in that area.

I too have used them and have had great results. They definitely will call before they do anything especially if they come across something that was unexpected.

Welcome buddy. A great group of guys here with a wealth of knowledge.

Welcome Hambone! Good luck Scrogg... Hope all ends well for you!

And only a little over a pound separating first and last... so a consistent group of dinks!

Well d**n haha. Maybe I should have tied those fish up and grabbed them later on haha. Only kidding! Speaking of grabbing something. If anyone at DoCo sees a black flip flop, let me know! Mine blew off the boat Sunday and we couldn't find it haha . It floats but there was so much debris on the lake, it was like searching for a needle in a haystack.

I know where that first one is! Probably not going to be taking your new boat back there